UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING ZONE MEETINGS
    • March 25 - Island Zone at Port Alberni
    • April 8 - West Kootenay
    • April 29 - Mill Bay
    • June 11 - Lake Cowichan

ANNUAL CONFERENCE
    • May 19 - 21 - Oliver

HOCKEY CANADA ADULT RECREATION PROGRAM
Click here for information on the Molson Sweepstakes, program benefits, and insurance outline. For more information, visit www.bchockey.net.

LEISURE DEVELOPMENT COURSE
In June 2009, the 35th Anniversary of the Leisure Development Course took place at the Chilcoot Conference Centre on Silver Star Mountain. Sessions dealt with Developing Personal Leadership; Group Dynamics; Agency & Community Communications and Creative Fundraising. Read about the 2009 program here, then mark your calendar for June 9 - 13, 2010. Remember, the course is limited to forty students on a first-come, first served basis, so send your application in early! For more information, contact cnelson48@shaw.ca.
    NEW! - 2010 Leisure Development Course Brochure

FROM LANGARA COLLEGE
Rec News Fall 2009
Langara College’s RFABC Related Spring Award Winners
Fall 2009 Scholarship Winners NEW!

LANGARA COLLEGE'S TWO YEAR
RECREATION LEADERSHIP DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Langara College in Vancouver, BC is now recruiting students for the September 2010 term of the two-year RECREATION LEADERSHIP DIPLOMA PROGRAM. This program could be of interest to grade 12 graduates wishing to pursue a career in the field.

Click here for a copy of their program poster. If you would like further information or could refer potential students from your community to the program, please feel free to contact Vince Kreiser at the College (Phone 604-323-5276), or visit their website at: www.langara.bc.ca/recreation

For information on student scholarships, click here.

LANGARA COLLEGE LAUNCHES
BACHELOR OF RECREATION MANAGEMENT DEGREE
Beginning May 2009, Langara College is offering a Bachelor of Recreation Management (BRM) degree completion program. Recreation diploma graduates are eligible to apply to this two-year full time, six-semester, fully online program that provides the next step toward a management position in community recreation. The BRM can also be completed on a part time basis. For more information visit www.langara.bc.ca or contact dmichael@langara.bc.ca.

The first year students of the Langara College Recreation Leadership Diploma Program compete in the 23rd Annual Recreation Student Custodial Competition recently held at Queen's Park Arena in New Westminster. The instructor for the day was Denis Leclerc a Past President of the RFABC. Prizes for the event were kindly donated by a large number of RFABC Associate Members. Many thanks to the Association for their continued support of this program.

POWER ENGINEERING COURSE
The RFABC and the Pacific Institute of Power Engineering have teamed up to provide a quality 5th Class Power Engineering Correspondence Course (Refrigeration Endorsement). This course can be taken by correspondence over a 6 month period. Fees $602.00 (non refundable, includes GST). Registration is ongoing and you can register anytime. If you are interested and would like to upgrade your qualifications, contact the RFABC office at 1-877-285-3421 or see the registration form in our Facility to Facility magazine. Contact the PIPE for more information on the course at: Pacific Institute of Power Engineering, BOX 3427, Courtenay BC, V9N 5N5 or call toll free 1-888-743-6970.
    Registration Form - This form can be completed electronically if you like.

PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST
    CSA Standards for Children's Playspaces & Equipment
    Personal Information Protection Policy

INDUSTRY NEWS
Hockey Canada Playing Rules - New Line Markings (Updated Latest – May 2009)
    Rink & Ice Markings
    Goal Crease
    Face-off Spots
    Face-off Restraining Lines

    Notice of Motion (English)
    Notice of Motion (French)
    Rink Letter (English)
    Rink Letter (French)
    Line Changes Guide

WESTERN REGIONAL MASTER TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
The Western Certificate is a very important step in the development of the Western provincial/territorial Associations. This will enhance the development and growth of the provincial/ territorial Associations for their memberships. It will strengthen the link between the Western provincial/territorial associations and it will show we are the true leaders in educational development for our respective associations.